5 reasons why a match between Kayla Harrison and Cris Cyborg needs to happen

Kayla Harrison (left) and Cris Cyborg (right) [via Getty Images]

The bad blood between Kayla Harrison and Cris Cyborg continues to boil.

Two of the most prominent women in MMA history have exchanged some fight-provoking words over social media recently. Although Harrison and Cyborg have walked different paths in their MMA careers and are not in the same promotion, the two appear ready and willing to throw down at some point. Obviously, fans of WMMA would want to see the two phenoms battle it out. Neither have turned down a fight and are always willing to prove that they are the best. A win for either woman will put them on a pedastal within the sport and give them timeless bragging rights. Between their showstopping performances and their love of the sport, their battle in the cage is destined to be a match no one will want to miss.

The MMA Grand Slam and Bellator women's featherweight champion versus the undefeated Professional Fighters League lightweight world champion would be nonstop action. Almost every cage battle has seen these women give their all and devastate their opponents. Cyborg has two nasty defeats on her record, and Harrison will either add to that or meet the first loss of her career. Regardless, there is little doubt that it will be an exciting match; a highlight reel in the women's division for the ages. Here are five reasons for this bout to take place.

#5. It's the perfect matchup

Kayla Harrison issues challenge to Cris Cyborg: ‘If you’re not scared and you’re not running, come fight me here’ (@jedkmeshew) mmafighting.com/2022/5/6/23057… https://t.co/1lVh0dGe52

"Kayla Harrison issues challenge to Cris Cyborg: ‘If you’re not scared and you’re not running, come fight me here’ (@jedkmeshew)"

Outside of promotional conflicts, the matchup will not be difficult to make. For example, they can fight at either featherweight or lightweight, so making weight would not be an issue. Cyborg has already agreed to go up to 155 pounds to fight Harrison. Additionally, Harrison has fought at the Bellator champion's weight of 145 pounds in the past at Invicta and has also agreed to fight at whatever weight necessary.

Cyborg has outclassed most of her competition with brutal knockouts. With 20 in total under her four title belts, she is the official KO queen. Meanwhile, her rival has submitted and knocked out most of her opponents in vicious fashion. A small percentage of their bouts have ended in a decision, which begs the question of how will one dominate the other in the cage? They have a similar skillset and a strong desire to win. It is hard to see the match going the distance when both fighters have incredible punching power and can end fights in dramatic fashion.